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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.71, 278.32 and 146.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.71, 278.32 and 146.46 is: 202.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.71 : 278.32 = 146.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.71/278.32 = 146.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.71x = 278.32 × 146.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.71x = 40,762.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,762.13/201.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.09

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